A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8172614 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 80147990 epoch_slot_no: 55190 block_no: 8172437 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 88642 time: 2022-12-22 13:04:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x928fac8121ecbd056b0d953da57f5a8382c9fb314453731ef332f94e01cae5d0Block Operator
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